Resolution 2008-034
RESOLUTION NO. 2008- ~
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A VOLUNTARY
SEPARATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE
COUNTY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE COUNTY MANAGER'S ORDINANCE NO. 93-
72, AS AMENDED, AND THE PERSONNEL ORDINANCE NO. 96-40,
AS AMENDED.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County Florida,
desires to create a Voluntary Separation Incentive Program for certain eligible County
employees;
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners is committed to continued
efforts to identify cost-saving opportunities to and implement programs that will
successfully reduce recurring fiscal costs while minimizing the impact to County
employees and departments;
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has the exclusive authority to
establish personnel policies;
WHEREAS, the County Manager is authorized to implement the board's policies
and to create any necessary rules, practices and procedures for the administration of
the board's policies;
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners desires to extend this
opportunity to employees in the County Manager's Agency and the County Attorney's
Office;
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners finds that establishing and
implementing this Voluntary Separation Incentive Plan serves a valid public purpose.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that
The Board of County Commissioners hereby establishes the Voluntary
Separation Incentive Program:
1 . The Program is designed as a cost-saving opportunity for the County
Manager's Agency due to anticipated budget issues.
2. This Program will also be offered to the County Attorney's Office due to
anticipated budget issues.
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3. This Program will only be available for a limited time frame, specifically
Thursday, January 31, 2008 to Monday, March 31, 2008. Employees must confirm
participation within this 60-day election period with the Human Resources Department.
Once enrolled in the plan, an employee will have a period of seven (7) calendar days in
which they may revoke their choice or amend their enrollment election. After the seven
(7) day revocation period ends, the employee's two week notice to separate from
County employment will start.
4. Program notice letters and required documentation will be provided to
eligible employees on or before Thursday, January 31,2008.
5. Eligible employees are those regular full-time employees who meet the
eligibility criteria outlined by the Florida Retirement System (FRS) for Pension Plan
members, making them eligible to retire without penalty under the FRS. An employee
may participate in either the Pension or Investment Plan to be eligible. A more detailed
description of eligible employees is attached as part of the Program Definition and
Guidelines.
6. The benefit of this Program extends for three years. An eligible employee
may choose from three incentive options. The options include (1) County paid medical
and dental benefits for three years, (2) fifty percent of the cash equivalent of medical
and dental benefits for three years, or (3) a combination that will include medical and
dental insurance coverage for a period of one or two years, together with a partial cash
payment. (These options are more clearly defined and divided into five options in the
attached Program Definition and Guidelines.)
7. Eligible employees who elect to participate in the Program will be asked to
enter into an Agreement and Release with Collier County. The Agreement will include
the details of the Program and specifically identify and explain the benefit that the
employee selected under the Program. The Agreement will also include a Release as
required by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). This Release will place
the employee on notice of his/her rights under the ADEA and ask the employee to
consent that the Agreement and Release is entered into "knowingly and voluntarily."
8. The County Manager shall be authorized to sign the Agreement and
Release on behalf of Collier County.
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9. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, this c;lCj ~ay of J~ ,2008.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Approved as to form and
legal sufficiency:
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Colleen M. Greene
Assistant County Attorney
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